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Complete List of Analog Output Block Parameters
Table 35:
Complete list of Analog Output block parameters
Index
Parameter
mnemonic
Description / EDD Help
Valid Range
Default
FCT Default
Deep Default
Units
Write R/W
1
ST_REV
The revision level of the static data associated with the function
block. The revision value will be incremented each time a static
parameter value in the block is changed.
Read
only
2
TAG_DESC
The user description of the intended application of the block.
R/W
3
STRATEGY
The strategy field can be used to identify grouping of blocks. This
data is not checked or processed by the block.
R/W
4
ALERT_KEY
The identification number of the plant unit. This information may
be used in the host for sorting alarms, etc.
1 to 255
None
R/W
5
MODE_BLK
The actual, target, permitted, and normal modes of the block.
See MODE
O/S
O/S
O/S
NA
R/W
6
BLOCK_ERR
This parameter reflects the error status associated with the
hardware or software components associated with a block. It is a
bit string, so that multiple errors may be shown.
E
Read
only
7
PV
Either the primary analog value for use in executing the function,
or a process value associated with it. May also be calculated from
the READBACK value of an AO block.
PV
Read
only
8
SP
The analog setpoint of this block.
PV/- 10%
PV
9
OUT
The primary analog value calculated as a result of executing the
function block.
OUT/-
10%
10
SIMULATE
Allows the transducer analog input or output to the block to be
manually supplied when simulate is enabled. When simulation
is disabled, the simulate value and status track the actual value
and status.
disable
11
PV_STATE
Index to the text describing the states of a discrete PV.
PV
12
XD_STATE
Index to the text describing the states of a discrete PV.
XD
13
GRANT_DENY
Options for controlling access of host computers and local control
panels to operating, tuning, and alarm parameters of the block.
14
IO_OPTS
Option which the user may select to alter input and output block
processing.
15
STATUS_OPTS
Option of status which the user may select to alter input and
output block processing.
16
READBACK
This indicates the readback of the actual continuous valve or
other actuator position, in transducer units.
XD
Read
only
17
CAS_IN
This parameter is the remote setpoint value, which must come
from another Fieldbus block, or a DCS block through a defined
link.
PV
18
SP_RATE_DN
The revision level of the static data associated with the function
block. The revision value will be incremented each time a static
parameter value in the block is changed.
Positive or zero
+INF
PV/Sec
Read
only
19
SP_RATE_UP
The revision level of the static data associated with the function
block. The revision value will be incremented each time a static
parameter value in the block is changed.
Positive or zero
+INF
PV/Sec
Read
only
20
SP_HI_LIM
The revision level of the static data associated with the function
block. The revision value will be incremented each time a static
parameter value in the block is changed.
PV/- 10%
100
PV
Read
only